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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

44% unemployed in Jasper in 2017

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44 percent of Jasper residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 30.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Jasper population reached 516.

Out of 289 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Jasper for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed22744
Employed28956
Employed in civilian labor force28956
Employed in armed forces00

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